Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe
This Smoked Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. With smoky sausage, tender rigatoni and a rich tomato cream sauce, this is a simple weeknight dinner that is also very comforting.
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 1 lb rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Italian parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of salted boiling water over medium heat. When boiling, add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 1 minute per side, until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add olive oil and red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until softened, then add garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and bring to a simmer, then add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir well, then add seared smoked sausage and cooked pasta.
- Top with more parmesan cheese and Italian parsley and serve.
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